Moxie, a bitter soda from Maine, has come to mean “guts” or “nerve. It probably has something to do with the intestinal fortitude of those who drink this belly-washer. Moxie, the app from Blue Ox, also requires a strong stomach because you have to be willing to gamble to form words to score big points [...]
The number of Wi-Fi locations and Wi-Fi on the iPhone and iPod touch made the creation of iPass Global Wi-Fi service a no-brainer, says Piero DePaoli, senior director of global product marketing for iPass. 1. What is it that you think differentiates your company from other App Store developers? While our software is free, there [...]
IndieBound — Like everyone else, independent bookstores are struggling in today's knuckle-dragging economy, but their problems started years ago with the arrival of big-box bookstores in malls. IndieBound goes a long way to remind us that we should support local businesses, like independent booksellers, which keeps jobs and dollars in the community. According to the [...]
If you’re a fan of the Elvis.com site, you’ll like the Elvis Mobile app. However, it you’re a fan of Elvis, then you might not find the Elvis Mobile app as appealing. Elvis Mobile is a direct link to Elvis.com, the site run by Elvis Presley Enterprises. Content on Elvis Mobile is maintained by Elvis [...]
Rajesh Jain, is the developer of CalcsPro, one of the more popular mortgage calculator apps. We got in touch with Rajesh recently to see how well his app has been doing in the App Store, to find out what else he's working on and what impact he believes the debut of OS 3.0 will have [...]
Despite its comparatively small share of the global smartphone market, Apple’s iPhone has been throwing its weight around like a pro sumo wrestler, according to AdMob’s monthly Mobile Metrics Report. AdMob is a service that delivers ads to mobile sites and apps. The company compiles a monthly metrics report on the state of the global [...]
Left Coast’s SmartTime+ (Calendar, ToDos, GTD), a to-do, calendar and task manager, is one of the more complete and flexible apps of this kind in the App Store, at least you’ll think so if you’re just not into time, like me. When I looked at Left Coast Logic’s SmartTime 1.3 last November, I came away [...]
CHRONIC-les is a compilation of pot laws state-by-state, with a quickie function to send an email to the White House to advocate the legalization of marijuana. You can also use CHRONIC-les to pull up a map to find the whereabouts of your local NORML (The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) chapter. Agree, [...]
The June 1 cover of The New Yorker magazine is a finger painting created on the iPhone. As far as I know, it’s the first time the iPhone has been used to create a magazine cover, at least for a brand-name pub. Artist Jorge Colombo drew the cover using Steve Sprang’s Brushes, a flexible drawing [...]
Routine Timer — Whether it’s a perfect physique or a winning streak on Jeopardy you're after, getting to the top takes a daily routine. If you need help staying focused on your goals and sticking to your plans, take a look at Routine Timer. Routine Timer is a collection of timers for exercise, mediation, music, cooking [...]
Although some artists can make finger painting on the iPhone and iPod touch look easy, it’s anything but that for the average Dick or Jane. Even with pinch and zoom, it’s hard to get in close enough for fine detail work. Sometimes your finger gets in the way and you find yourself painting blind. One [...]
Adam Saltsman and Eric Johnson, are co-founders of Semi Secret Software. If you're a fan of the popular Wurdle word game, then you'll probably recognize the company's name. Saltsman handles the design end, and Johnson does the coding. AppCraver corresponded with Adam recently: 1. First, tell me a bit about your company. How many apps [...]
Not for Tourists is looking to promote the forthcoming launch of Not for Tourists Manhattan, NFT's first iPhone app. NFT will dish out $500 to the person who submits the best marketing video to pimp NFT's first iPhone app, the company says. The Not For Tourists company is a collective of writers who scour major [...]
Ragdoll Blaster is a quirky and a bit bizarre little game from Backflip Studios, and I mean that in a good way. All you have to do is fire ragdolls from a cannon at strategic points to solve increasingly complex puzzles. Aim your cannon at the right spot and shoot the ragdoll so that it [...]
Although some IT managers are coming around to the idea of supporting iPhones, most aren’t convinced that any smartphone app will ever be safe and rich enough for mission-critical applications. As an alternative, enterprise developers are leaning toward creating Web apps that reside on the Internet, yet, are optimized to run on iPhones and other [...]
